GIO vs e8st
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GIO
Generate professional headshots and update your look with AI. Instantly change outfits, swap backgrounds, and try new hairstyles. Perfect for refreshing social media profiles and professional online presence.
- Photorealistic AI portraits
- Outfit generator
- Background changer
- Hairstyle tool
- Catalog of curated styles
- Intuitive editing UI
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Go for GIO, your pocket-sized AI photo studio! Create professional-looking headshots, try new outfits, swap backgrounds, and more - in seconds. Your polished headshot is just a tap away - no need to schedule a studio session! Whether you’re a workspace professional looking to refresh your LinkedIn profile, a connection seeker wanting to stand out on social apps, or anyone in between exploring new looks, GIO helps you present your best digital self with AI-powered enhancements. What we offer: ► Photorealistic portraits: Upload one photo and get a refreshed version in a new style, generated by our AI. ► Outfit generator: Instantly update your look with a variety of style options—perfect for any occasion. ► Background changer: Move your photo to any scene to match your professional or creative vibe. ► Hairstyle tool: Explore sleek, office-ready styles or bold, statement-making looks in just a tap. ► Catalog of styles: Browse curated looks on our Discover page, with new styles added regularly. ► Intuitive editing UI: Apply any style easily with our friendly interface for polished results every time. GIO is more than a photo editor - it’s your AI-powered studio for professional-looking headshots, profile pictures, and outfit updates. Try GIO Premium to unlock all features and take your photos further. If you’d like to learn more, here are a couple of links: Our Terms of Use are here: https://gioapp.ai/term-of-use/ Our Privacy Policy’s here: https://gioapp.ai/privacy-policy/ Got a feature idea that could make GIO even better? We'd love to hear from you! Send your suggestions to support@gioapp.ai and help shape the future of your favorite editing app.
e8st
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Turn any photo into a frame from a film — then watch it move. e8st brings cinematic color, real lens character, and motion grading to your phone. No desktop software, no flat one-tap presets. Just filmic looks you shape yourself. Start with any photo. Choose a cinematic grade, add optical lens character, and tune it inside a darkroom-inspired workspace built for mobile. Then bring it to life — grade Live Photos and motion clips frame by frame, the one thing a still filter can't do. WHAT YOU CAN DO • 17 cinematic color grades — and counting • Real lens looks: depth, compression, bokeh, anamorphic character • Precision tuning: mood, neon, depth, drift, skin, sky, flora, bloom • Frame tools: zoom, pan, crop, scope, type, aspect ratios up to 2.39 • Grade Live Photos and motion clips, not just stills • Export before/after reveals and coordinate stamps • Export .cube LUTs for Premiere, DaVinci, and Final Cut A darkroom in your pocket — for people who want their photos to look like cinema, not a filter. — Designed and owned by Truong Ly Design Inc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: e8st at none against GIO's 10. e8st also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). GIO's advantage is chart position (#83 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. GIO sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. e8st asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GIO | e8st |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (36K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 10.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 36K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #83 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 223 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Prequel Inc. | Zero2mill Inc. |
Bugs and requests
GIO
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes frequently
- Image generation fails with error messages
- Daily usage limits despite paid subscription
Requested features
4 requests- Option to keep original hair and appearance
- More diverse and inclusive templates
- Free trial period to test the app
- Improved AI accuracy and natural results
e8st
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GIO
- Gio Premium Weekly$5.997 Days
- Gio Premium Weekly$6.997 Days
- Gio Premium Weekly7 Days trial$8.997 Days
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- Gio Premium Weekly$9.997 Days
- Gio Premium Weekly7 Days trial$11.997 Days
- Gio Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
- Gio Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
- Mini Coin Package$1.99
- Coins$3.99
- 30 Photos$5.99
e8st
No in-app purchases









